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HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.
Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free.
SUNDAY
Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-7777. One half-price kids’ meal per adult meal purchased from 1-4 p.m. Cannot be combined with offers or coupons.
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent off for all students with school ID.
King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choose junior-size cashew or sweet and sour chicken. Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only.
Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one full-priced adult entree and get one kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. Dine-in or carry-out.
Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with purchase of one adult entrée valued at $8 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
MONDAY
Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée. Drink not included.
Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée. Same offer available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Pasta Express, 4 Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic, 3250 E. Battlefield, 603 S. Kimbrough, and 321 E. Battlefield. Free kid’s meal for kids age 12 and younger with purchase of an adult entrée, 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.
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NEW! Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, 2902 S. Campbell Ave., 417-530-2309. Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult meal after 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
Springfield Brewing Company, 305 S. Market Ave., Springfield, 417-832-8277. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.
The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 6-10 p.m.
Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kids’ meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day. Offer also good on Tuesday.
TUESDAY
Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. Same offer on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 E. Park Central Sq., 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.
Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location only, 807 N. Main St., 417-725-6803. One free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased, 5-8 p.m. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger.
Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-319-5021. One child 10 and under eats free per full-priced paying adult, 4-8 p.m.
Prima’s Mexican Grill, Two locations: 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., one free kids’ meal ($5.25 or less) for kids age 10 and younger for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased.
Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829. After 4 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.
Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day. Offer also good on Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY
Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger get a free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase valued at $9 or more.
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Kids Eat
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Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée.
Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons.
Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-532-1777. One free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.
S.S. Dockside Grill & Pub, 1528 N. Main St., Nixa, 417-374-7222. All day, gte one free kids’ meal per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only.
Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one regular 10” pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections. Limit 1 BOGO offer when ordering multiple pizzas.
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The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. 417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off kids’ menu, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal.
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Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-868-0042. After 5 p.m., kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s plate with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m. Dine-in only.
THURSDAY
Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with purchase of one adult entrée ($5.99 or more). Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons.
FRIDAY
Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829. All day, get one free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée.
SATURDAY
Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 417-581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 4-8 p.m. Only for children ages 10 and younger.
Kids & The Arts
Whether your child dances, plays a musical instrument, is a ham on stage, or paints to their hearts’ content, nurture and encourage their creative expressions through one of these local visual or performing arts organizations and programs. Kids Directory is proud to partner with area arts organizations to promote their programs and encourage families to experience the arts.
Kids & The Arts
Springfield Art Museum
1111 E. Brookside Dr. • Springfield • sgfmuseum.org • 417-837-5700
Take in all that the Springfield Art Museum offers during July and August, from the permanent collection, special exhibits, and always popular Watercolor USA. Explore your creativity in the Family Art Lab & Book Nook, or take the fun home with a free Take-Home Project Bag (while supplies are available). The art museum will close temporarily beginning Sept. 1, 2024, in preparation for a multi-year renovation beginning in 2025. Keep an eye out for updates though, because you never know where Springfield Art Museum will pop up. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, and City and national holidays.) See their ad on page 14.
Springfield Ballet
411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org
Springfield Ballet is dedicated to advancing the art of ballet through education, performance, outreach, and collaborations. Dancers of all ages and skills levels will find a place with Springfield Ballet beginning with “Dance With Me” (a program for children ages 2 and 3 with a parent) and Creative Movement for ages 3 and 4, through all levels of ballet, and on to adult classes for those with little or no dance experience. Annually, Springfield Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” in December and another full-length ballet in the spring. See their ad on page 16
Springfield Little Theatre
The Historic Landers Theatre
411 E. Walnut St. • Springfield • 417-869-1334
“The Judy” Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts 237 S. Florence Ave. • Springfield • 417-413-2287 springfieldlittletheatre.org/education
Springfield Little Theatre is a volunteer-driven performing arts organization striving to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre. The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department has grown from a handful of students into its own facility, with classes, workshops, performance opportunities and arts outreach. SLT will kick off their 90th season this fall with “The Wizard of Oz.” See their ad on page 14.
Springfield Symphony
411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-864-6683 • springfieldmosymphony.org
Springfield Symphony Orchestra is southwest Missouri’s largest regional, professional orchestra and one of the oldest arts organizations in Springfield. Each symphony season includes nine evening concerts, two free community concerts (October and December), and education and outreach programming. Springfield Symphony Orchestra recently unveiled its 90th season concert line up with “Puttin’ on the Ritz” kicking off their season in September.
July 2024
CALENDAR
While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events online. You’ll find even more events on our website, springfieldkids.com.
Through Aug. 10
“Adventure Begins” summer reading program for all ages. SpringfieldGreene County Libraries and your local county library systems. thelibrary.org/summerreading See the ad on page 4.
Through Aug. 15
Summer Junior Golf Pass. Unlimited golf at Springfield’s public courses for ages 17 and younger, noon to close. $189, with approval of Park Board Golf Course Pro. Horton Smith (2409 S. Scenic Ave.), Stewart (1825 E. Norton Rd.), and Rivercut (2850 W. Farm Rd. 190) Golf Courses. parkboardgolf.org
Through Labor Day
Ozarks Stream and Fountain at Jordan Valley Park. 30-minute fountain show on the hour, 10 a.m.9:30 p.m. It runs continuously from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Special events and maintenance may close the fountains temporarily. Jordan Valley Park, 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield 417-866-7444 or parkboard.org
Wednesday, July 3
Racquet, White and Blue at Grant Beach Park, 2-4 p.m. Music and snacks on the tennis courts. Coaches share basic skills (tennis equipment provided). Grant Beach Park, 1401 N. Grant Ave. St., Springfield 417-837-5826, 417-864-1049 or parkboard.org
Thursday, July 4
Red, White and Zoo at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for active military and veterans and their immediate family members. Show military ID at the admission window. Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4
Discount Holiday Splash & Sizzle at two Springfield city pools, 1-6:30 p.m. $1 admission or free with a canned food donation. Fassnight Pool (1305 S. Main Ave.) and Silver Springs Pool (1100 N. Hampton Ave.) parkboard.org
Fridays, July 5 and 19
Night Swim at Grubaugh City Pool, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $4; free for pool pass holders and OC members. Grubaugh City Pool, 907 E. Parkview St., Ozark 417-581-7002 or ozarkmissouri.com
Sunday-Sunday, July 7-14
Shark Week at Wonders of Wildlife. Learn about sharks through activities. Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield wondersofwildlife.org/ event/shark-week
Tuesday, July 9
Big Rig Night hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks, 5:30-8 p.m. Explore big rigs, firetrucks, delivery and construction trucks, race cars, police vehicles, ambulances, and buses. North parking lot of Battlefield Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield cpozarks.org
Wednesday, July 10
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your favorite plush bear and a picnic lunch. Crafts, games, story time, a teddy bear parade, and frozen treats. Free, but register by July 9.
Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-891-1515 or parkboard.org/ teddybearpicnic
Friday, July 12
Family Fishing Night at the Farm Park, 6-9 p.m. Catch-and-release fishing, the Cow Train, a bounce house, and a campfire. Bring your own food to cook. Registration is required. $10/person with your own gear; $15/person renting fishing gear. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org
Friday & Saturday
July 19 & 20
Birds’ Game of Life at the Nature Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. How well could you survive as a bird? Try a birdrelated survival game. Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield 417-888-4237 Friday, July 19
Saturday, July 20
“The Addams Family Young@Part” presented by SLT’s Summer Institute education series. Showtimes and tickets online. “The Judy”, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org/ education
Saturday, July 27
SPS Back to School Bash at the Expo Center, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free immunizations and sports physicals. Backpacks, hygiene items, and groceries. Games, giveaways, handson learning activities, and free lunch. Springfield Expo Center, 635 St. Louis St., Springfield sps.org/bash See the ad on page 2.
Saturday, July 27
Moxie Mornings at Moxie Cinema, 10 a.m. Ages 2-6 with an adult. Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-429-0800 or moxiecinema.com
Saturday, July 27
Fairy Fun Day at The Library Center, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-10. Dress in your favorite fairy costume or outfit. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org
